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- Every software application has a learning curve.…Some applications are easier to use…and understand than others,…but what you're going to find…as you become more experienced…with computers and software…is that nearly all applications…have features or controls in common with each other.…If you're a novice with computers at the moment,…you've probably wondered how more experienced users…can just sit down and start being…productive with applications they've never used before.…Yes, talent and aptitude for computers…can be significant contributors,…but what seasoned computer users know…is that most applications have basic things in common,…and they know where to look for the commands…that will allow them to preform the tasks…they want to accomplish,…so in this video I want to go over five features…that appear in and work the same in nearly all applications.…

The first feature is the File Menu.…Here's some screenshots of the File Menu…from several different applications.…Just about every application has a file menu,…

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2/2/2015

Learn how to use a Mac computer. Mac expert Garrick Chow explains what goes on inside a computer, how to choose between a laptop and a desktop computer, and how to use your computer to open, create, edit, and save files. He also shows how to connect printers, scanners, external storage devices, Bluetooth-enabled speakers, and other devices to your Mac. Then learn about connecting to a network for Internet access, sending and receiving email, and searching for content on the Internet. He'll even take a brief tour of some common computing tasks, such as word processing, working with data in spreadsheets, photo editing, and file sharing.

Note: This course was recorded on Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite. To upgrade to Yosemite before you begin, watch "Installing and running Mac OS X 10.10 for the first time."

Topics include:

Working with a laptop versus a desktop computer

Understanding the five traits almost all applications share in Mac OS X